Mama's Best Macaroni and Cheese

I just want to comment because I am upset with some of the reviewers complaining that it's "not creamy or cheese-y" enough for them, or they didn't like it because it doesn't taste like the kind that comes out of a box. THIS recipe has: Calories 276.5 Calories from Fat 109 for 1 serving. Not so bad considering a sample of other similar recipes will cost your body between: Calories 570.9 Calories from Fat 230 - to - Calories 899.6 Calories from Fat 481, Total Fat 53.5 g and 32 grams of Saturated Fat!!!! So if you all want to commit suicide by eating high food that's "cheesier", "creamier" and taste like it's "fresh from the box" go right a head. In fact, you can think about that "creamy mac and cheese" as the anthesiologist tells you to count backwards from 10 while you lay on the surgeon's table about to have your breastbone sawed open for a quadruple by-pass because your arteries are all clogged with "creamy" and "cheesy". Or you can thank people like Mama's Kitchen for posting a HEALTHER VERSION so you can have your Mac & Cheese and not end up DEAD for it. And you all should be doing what she does: Tossing in veggies to up the nutrional content. Good work Mama's Kitchen on slimming down this recipe. I commend you for trying to keep your kids both happy and healthy. It's a shame more people weren't like you.

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I made this recipe on 7/20/09 as part of our dinner. And other than cutting this in half,it was made as written.Perfect amount of everything in this recipe.. This was what mac & cheese should be, " cheesy goodness " . This knocks the " Blue Box " stuff out of the park. I'll make this again. Thanks for posting and, " Keep Smiling :) "

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This was very easy to make, just not cheesy enough and we used a sharp cheddar. We would definitely do this again, but with more cheese. I added a generous dash of onion powder and cayenne pepper for a little "kick". It made a good hearty lunch while we were doing some holiday baking.

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you may want to try grating some onion into the roux mixture to give this a flavor boost!! Use a hand held grater, 1/2 an onion should do the trick!!

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We all thought this was pretty good. I added almost 3 cups of cheese - a mixture of sharp cheddar, smoked gouda and jack and it was definitely very cheesy. We're not a big mac & cheese family, but every now and then I get a craving and this filled it. It was super quick and very easy. Thanks!

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Good in theory. But I wanted a super creamy, cheesy mac and cheese. Not what I got. But everyone still enjoyed it.

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Wow! I cut the recipe in half for DH and I and what a mistake...I could have had the leftovers for lunch. This was very good and the only thing I did differently was to add some sauted minced onion and about 1/2 cup of colby cheese. This will be a regular in our house. Thank you. Made for Zaar Chef Alphabet Soup Game (July-Dec. 09).

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This was good and the kids loved it. I think I would like it to be cheesier, though.

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Delish and easy

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Made this for lunch today and my five year old's verdict is that it's better than the boxed stuff but not as good as what we get at her favorite restaurant (Logan's) Considering it's probably got a fraction of the calories of either I think that's pretty good. I thought it was ok...not sure my husband would like it though...not nearly cheesy enough (but again...way better on the calories). I'll use a sharper cheddar next time for more cheese flavor and probably cut back on the mustard powder which I thought was a little overpowering.

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Made this today and my 7 year old and twin 10 month olds loved it! My older son stirred peas into it and gobbled it down & wanted seconds. I was scared to make this as I haven't historically had good luck with "roux," but this seemed so easy! To up the creamy factor, I used half skim milk and half half-n-half (would've used fat free evap. milk, but didn't have any). Turned out very smooth and creamy, though I have to admit I thought the flavor was a little bland. Next time I will throw in some extra cheese. I kept the burner on medium-low the whole time so as not to burn the butter or milk.

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This is a very good macaroni and cheese and one that I enjoyed for lunch along with a grilled hot dog. I used Sharp Cheddar Cheese and it was delicious!

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A lovely creamy mac and cheese recipe, that's quick and easy, too. I did find it to be a little mild, and think next time I will add more cheese, and use a sharp cheddar to pick up a stronger cheese flavor. I'll definitely make it again.

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This was an easy recipe, and the sauce is simple and fast to pull together (and very creamy). I expected the whole family to love this, but oddly enough no liked it very much. I didn't feel it was cheesy enough, and my daughter (she's 9) thought it might be better if "it wasn't so creamy". Maybe the solution is just adding more cheese. If I try it again I will add more cheese and let you know how that goes.

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This was pretty watery. I simmered the bechamel sauce for a long time and it never thickened, which tells me that not enough roux was used, though I followed the recipe to a "T". I'm sure this recipe is delicious when it turns out as planned, but I'd prefer a thicker, richer cheese sauce. Thank you for posting!

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I really liked this recipe. Very easy to follow.
I pre-cooked some broccoli and carrots, and I added the grated onion to the roux. Used evaporated milk. End result was creamy, cheesy and pretty! Thank you, Hope!

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I must have done something horribly, horribly wrong, but I don't know what because I followed the recipe to the letter. Mine was awful! Inedible! I ended up making a box of mac and cheese and throwing this stuff out.

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I agree with previous reviewer who stated that the texture of this was better than many homemade recipes I have tried. Easy to put together and tasty- thanks!

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Very simple and fast to make. It smelled amazing, but did lack a bit of flavour and I will try it with extra strong cheddar to get a cheesier taste next time.

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I can't accurately rate this, yet, because I found I was out of mustard powder. However, it was easy to put together so I will try it again. 9/6/2007. Update: I finally made this again with the mustard powder. This time I also decided to use whole wheat noodles and whole wheat flour. We really enjoyed this and it is so easy!

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